Legendary TV comedian Sid Caesar dies at 91

By Patrick Hogan, Digital First Media

Posted:
02/12/2014 05:07:51 PM MST

Legendary television comedian Sid Caesar dies at 91

One of the pioneers of television comedy, actor and writer Sid Caesar, has died at the age of 91, his family announced Wednesday.Caesar was best known for his sketch comedy, both as a performer and a writer, on the television programs "Your Show of Shows," premiering in 1950; and "Caesar's Hour," premiering in 1954. During his television career, he was nominated for an Emmy Award 10 times, winning the award twice in 1952 and 1957.He also had a wide-ranging film ...